‘AWOL’
The Supreme Court clarified that unauthorized absences alone do not establish job abandonment, but employees may still face disciplinary action for violating…
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Illegal dismissal
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Illegal dismissal.
Strained relations
Atty. Peachy Gregorio explains that employees winning illegal dismissal cases may decline reinstatement if strained relations make returning impractical, with…
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Liabilities
A legal clarification explains that HR officers moderating hearings are not automatically liable for illegal dismissal unless bad faith is proven, as upheld by…
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Job offers
Atty. Mary Antonnette Baudi explains that once a signed job offer is accepted and communicated to the employer, an employment contract is perfected—even if the…
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SC: Blocking workers from workplace without cause is illegal dismissal
The Supreme Court ruled that preventing employees from entering the workplace without a valid reason constitutes illegal dismissal, reinstating a labor…
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Unjust termination
Learn about employee rights in the Philippines regarding termination without prior warning or valid cause, and understand the steps you can take to protect…
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Uncertain fate
Understanding your rights as a security guard on floating status—know when illegal dismissal claims are valid based on Supreme Court rulings and legal…
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